Structured internship orientation programme for undergraduate students: Easy transition to clinical work.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-139123
ABSTRACT
Background. Internship is a phase of training when a new graduate is expected to acquire skills under supervision, so that he/she may become capable of functioning independently. Often, new graduates go through this period without a clear aim. We conducted an orientation programme before fresh graduates started their 1-year internship to familiarize them with their clinical tasks and their role in the community. Methods. Interns were invited to participate in a one-anda- half day programme conducted by faculty members and administrators that included interactive lectures, structured panel discussions, group discussions and role plays. The participants provided feedback using a structured questionnaire and during informal group discussions. They were also evaluated by a pre-test and post-test questionnaire. Results. Of the 41 interns who attended the programme on day 1 and the 28 who completed it on day 2, 19 completed the post-test questionnaire. The post-test score (median 14.5; range 10–18) represented a significant improvement over the pre-test score (median 13, range 3–16). All participants felt that the workshop was successful in achieving its objectives. Conclusion. A brief and structured orientation programme before internship offers a practical means of making the transition of new graduates from students to practising doctors smoother.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Statistics, Nonparametric
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Education, Medical, Graduate
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India
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Inservice Training
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Internship and Residency
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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